The Fundamentals of Lithium-Ion Cells and Battery Packs

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Course Overview: 

This 1-day course is made up of two modules:

Module 1

Module 1 is designed to quickly introduce electrochemistry principals and how they are applied to the practical application of Lithium-ion Cells. This module will highlight the mechanical and chemical considerations made during design to tailor cell performance for applications and manufacture. The topic is explored further with the inclusion of cell selection for application, alternatives to Lithium-ion, understanding failure modes and a look at today’s global market.

Module 2

Module 2 focuses battery design and performance. This module will focus on the skills required to define a battery pack design, how it is manufactured and what tests are required before entering the market. Attendees will leave the course armed with tools to understand vehicle battery specifications and able to extract the useful information from the large volume of electric vehicle content published daily.


This course is delivered in partnership with HSSMI.

Topics Covered: 

This course course will cover the following topics:

Module 1: 

  • Introduction to Electrochemistry 
  • Lithium-ion Cell Construction and Manufacture
  • Design for Performance and Cell Selection     
  • Safety, Failure Modes and Prevention

Module 2:

  • Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals
  • Relating application requirements to battery design     
  • Battery pack design principles
  • Battery pack design exercises
  • Production techniques with real case study
  • Production line testing

Who should attend: 

This course is intended for:

  • Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Commercial staff looking to build on their technical understanding

Benefits and Learning Objectives: 

This course teaches you to:

Module 1:

  • Understand what goes in to a lithium-ion cell and the key principles of electrochemistry 
  • Learn how design and manufacturing decisions affect overall cell and battery pack performance. 
  • Understand why cells fail and prevention methods 

Module 2:

  • Specify battery packs to meet an application requirements ensuring the correct cells are selected
  • Understand key principles and stages when manufacturing a battery pack
  • Learn the different levels of testing required in battery pack manufacture

Pre-requisites: 

No existing knowledge is required to undertake this course; HSSMI will, however, recommend background reading for those who want to get a head start.

Why choose SMMT QMD: 

In order to strengthen the services we provide to the UK’s automotive quality management specialists and further underpin the competitiveness of UK manufacturers, SMMT Industry Forum has created SMMT QMD, its new Quality Management Division.

SMMT QMD was launched at the inaugural Automotive Quality Management Systems Conference in Birmingham in November 2018 and aims to ensure that the UK automotive industry plays an active role in the development and governance of national and international automotive standards. 

SMMT QMD will provide a community of practice to directly support UK quality professionals, ensuring standards are effectively implemented and improving competitive performance. As such, SMMT QMD will now provide the following services:

  • An industry association for quality managers
  • Training, professional development and resources
  • Publications
  • Practical help and support
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CPD Accreditation: 


The content of the following has been certified by the CPD Certification Service  as conforming to continuing professional development principles

Course Booking Details: 

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Further information

SMMT QMD is the Automotive Quality Management Division of SMMT Industry Forum.

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